Can 75% Alcohol Be Brought into a Car?
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75% alcohol cannot be brought into a car. Here are the relevant details: 1. Alcohol is prone to spontaneous combustion: Under normal temperature and pressure, alcohol is a flammable, volatile, colorless, and transparent liquid. Medical alcohol has a concentration of 75%, with a flash point of 20 degrees Celsius. During summer, outdoor temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius at noon. If a car is parked outdoors under direct sunlight, the temperature inside the car and the trunk can soar to over 50 degrees Celsius. Placing alcohol in the trunk while driving can cause the alcohol to collide repeatedly, leading to spontaneous combustion or explosion, which may result in the car catching fire. 2. Other flammable items: Besides alcohol, items like non-car perfumes, lighters, and fireworks should not be kept inside a car, especially in the trunk. These items are highly flammable and explosive. Once the temperature inside the car rises, they can easily explode or catch fire, causing unavoidable damage. Therefore, regardless of the type of vehicle, it is advised not to store alcohol or other flammable and explosive items inside the car.